How do I set the Date/Time?

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Solution

Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Time Zone

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [ Date/Time ] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set.

1. Press ⋖ ⋗.

2. Select ⋖ ⋗ the [ Menu] icon and press ⋖ ⋗ to open the setup menus.

3. Select ⋖ ⋗ .

4. Select ⋖ ⋗ [ Date/Time ] and press ⋖ ⋗.

5. Change ⋖ ⋗ each field of the date and time and move ⋖ ⋗ to the next field.

Select ⋖ ⋗ [ OK ] and press ⋖ ⋗ to start the clock and close the setup screen.

6. Press ⋖ ⋗ to close the menu.

Caution

When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone, date and time again.

The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year (for example, [ JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM ]). You can change the date format.